Recent Q&A

• James Hardie

  Anyone make their own Hardie trim flat tabs or corner tabs ? what material was used . Trying not to face nail the trim pieces .

• Rat slab advice for Climate Zone 4 (western NC)

  Existing 1930 pier foundation with block closing it in for walls. The front third of the house has full height access. First question is where to get sump pit box…

• Low-ceilinged small bathroom in Zone 4, built in 1930: How to insulate?

  The home has a metal roof with good dow corning underlayment. It is sloped and is a low ceiling at outside wall. I wanted to use Closed cell spray to…

• Best choices for vapor barrier for a 1930s built home with dirt floor and partial full height crawl space?

  Looking for best vendor for 10 mil poly ? Also has anyone ever laid down tile backer board as partial rat slab ? The poly alone is going to be…

• Best method for air sealing an existing tongue-and-groove (wood) ceiling? Sheetrock is out.

  The Home is located in Zone 4 NC. Question #1 Any problems using closed cell spray foam on any large cracks , in attic at ceiling plane. Then using blown…

• Removing asbestos siding (fiber cement): Go over or remove?

  Removed one layer of Aluminum siding to discover Fiber cement siding ( possible asbestos). I wanted to remove to install Tyvek At wood clapboards. Is it ok to leave siding…